Outrage Over Company s Response to Tragic Flooding Deaths at Impact Plastics

The tragic incident at Impact Plastics, where six workers died during flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, has sparked outrage among the families of the victims.

The families claim that the company’s response has been insensitive, especially after receiving fast food gift cards as part of a condolence package. Guillermo Mendoza, the son of one of the deceased, expressed his shock and distress after finding McDonald’s and other fast food gift cards totaling $100 in his mother’s final paycheck.

This gesture has been described as a slap in the face by affected families, who feel that the company’s response trivialized the loss of their loved ones.

The company has not issued a direct statement regarding the incident. While Impact Plastics claims its managers never denied employees the option to leave during the flooding, lawsuits filed by the victims’ families argue that the deaths were preventable, claiming workers had asked to leave but were not allowed to.

Family members and surviving employees, including Robert Jarvis, who also received gift cards, have expressed anger at what they feel is a grossly inadequate and disrespectful response to such a devastating event.

Guillermo Mendoza, who worked at the factory during college, shared how his aunt, a survivor, was among those who also received gift cards.

The Mendoza family is now grappling with the loss of their matriarch and trying to find a way to move forward, as they struggle to come to terms with both the tragic loss and the company’s response.